video n°39 A brief history of space exploration

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1 Mar 202102:38

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💡Space Race

The Space Race refers to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to achieve superior spaceflight capabilities. It is central to the video's theme, as it sets the historical context for the technological advancements and innovations discussed. The Space Race is exemplified by the launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, and the subsequent efforts by both nations to explore space.

💡Sputnik

Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. It marked a significant milestone in the Space Race and is a key concept in the video as it triggered the 'Sputnik crisis' in the United States, leading to increased emphasis on space exploration and technology.

💡Sputnik Crisis

The Sputnik Crisis was the reaction within the United States to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik. It is a pivotal moment in the video's narrative, illustrating the urgency and importance the U.S. placed on becoming a leader in space technology. The crisis led to President Dwight Eisenhower's decision to allocate more resources to space research and development.

💡Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet astronaut who became the first human to journey into outer space, orbiting the Earth once aboard the Vostok 1 in 1961. His achievement is highlighted in the video as a significant milestone in the Space Race, showcasing the Soviet Union's lead in manned space missions.

💡Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was the American astronaut who, along with Buzz Aldrin, became the first humans to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. Armstrong's 'one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' is a defining moment in the video, symbolizing the United States' triumph in the Space Race.

💡Apollo 11

Apollo 11 was the space mission that first landed humans on the Moon. It is a core concept in the video, representing the pinnacle of the U.S. efforts in the Space Race and a critical moment in human history. The mission is emblematic of the technological prowess and ambition of the era.

💡Voyagers 1 and 2

Voyagers 1 and 2 are two space probes launched by NASA in 1977, designed to explore the outer planets of the Solar System and beyond. They are mentioned in the video as examples of the broader space exploration efforts during the Space Race, highlighting the scientific achievements in understanding our solar system.

💡Space Stations

Space Stations, such as the Soviet Salyut and Mir, and the current International Space Station (ISS), are orbital platforms for research and human habitation in space. The video discusses their significance as a demonstration of the ability to sustain human life in space for extended periods, showcasing the practical applications of space technology.

💡International Space Station (ISS)

The ISS is a collaborative space station, launched in 1998, and is continuously operated by multiple nations. It is highlighted in the video as a symbol of international cooperation in space exploration, building upon the competitive spirit of the Space Race to foster collaborative scientific research in space.

💡Cold War

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. It is the backdrop against which the Space Race took place, as depicted in the video. The Space Race was a proxy competition for global influence and technological supremacy during this era.

💡Artificial Satellite

An artificial satellite is a human-made object intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body. The video's narrative begins with the launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, which ignited the Space Race and spurred further advancements in space technology.

💡Celestial Body

A celestial body refers to any natural object in space, such as planets, moons, and stars. The video discusses the exploration of celestial bodies, particularly the Moon and other planets in the Solar System, as part of the broader goal of space exploration during the Space Race.

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the competition between the united

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states and the soviet union

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sparked some of the greatest innovations

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and technological developments in

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history the space race

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is considered to have begun in 1955.

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that year both the united states and the

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soviet union

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made announcements just a few days apart

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that they would launch an artificial

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satellite into earth's orbit

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within the next two to three years the

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russians were the first to achieve their

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goal

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the soviet satellite sputnik was

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launched on october 4th

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1957

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with the soviet union's success america

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was no longer the undoubted world leader

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in innovation

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this situation called the sputnik crisis

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led president dwight eisenhower

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to give more military importance to

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winning the space race

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and spend a bigger budget on space

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research and development

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in 1961 russia achieved another first

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by putting an actual human into orbit

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yuri gagarin

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not to be outdone the united states soon

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trumped

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the soviet union's crowning achievement

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as announced by kennedy

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and no nation which expects to be the

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leader of other nations

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can expect to stay behind in this race

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for space

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the united states was the first country

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to land on the moon

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on july 20th 1969

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astronauts neil armstrong and buzz

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aldrin became the first human beings

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to set foot on another celestial body

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the soviet union never managed to catch

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up before its collapse in 1991.

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just content with the moon both

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superpowers also wanted to explore the

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rest of the solar system

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so unmained probes were sent to visit

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the solar system's other planets and

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moons

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the most successful of these probes

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voyagers 1 and 2

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were launched in 1977.

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together the probes have done flybys of

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jupiter

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uranus and neptune back on earth

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the russians proved that humans could

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live in space for months at a time

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by sending a number of space stations

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into orbit

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and in 1998 the international space

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station was launched

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and it continues to operate today

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